Why Oxalobacter is important in digestive health

digestive system

Oxalobacter Formigenes is a normal bacterial gut flora which mean low can cause the lack of breakdown of oxalates in food.

What does this mean ?

It means that your body cant break down oxalates from certain foods that are high in oxalates and if you overload the body with oxalates you risk developing kidney stones and other deposits but also could cause other symptoms such as

Joint pains and swelling

Pain anywhere in the body

Sleep issues

Hormonal issues

Digestive problems

Bladder issues

A complete microbiome test can show if you have low levels which could indicate why you react to certain high Oxalate foods.

How do you increase the flora

Make changes to you diet for 3 month long term is not recommended. Eating a diet low on Oxalates. This flushes out the oxalate and increase the flora.

Food include : Spinish is the worst offender, tea (not herbal), beets. Kidney beans, peanuts, rhubarb, kiwi, black pepper, whole grain bread, buckwheat, quinoa and the list is long

Safe food : white pepper, rocket, lettuce, ripe avo, pineapple, blueberry, meat, egg, white rice , cauliflower, red peppers and the list is also long.

• Use a multiple fibre supplement to support good healthy flora

• Clean up any parasite or overgrowths.

• Lemon water in the mornings

• Magnesium citrate, calcium citrate and potassium citrate lessen the absorption of oxalates - often found in PH balancing supplements

• Consider probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus brevis, Streptococcus thermophilus, and Bifidobacterium infantis, chosen for their ability to degrade oxalate in the gut. 

Full list on foods are given in consultation after test confirms low Oxalobacter Formigenes.

For any ongoing chronic condition, it is important to be assessed or examined by your healthcare professional or specialist. Always seek medical advice in emergencies. The information displayed in this post is to be used as information only, always seek professional advice before starting any supplements.